Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation: Introduction
Atrial fibrillation: A rhythm disturbance of the heart that results in irregular and chaotic ventricular contractions.
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causes of Atrial fibrillation, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Causes of Atrial fibrillation:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Atrial fibrillation.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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causes of Atrial fibrillation
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Atrial fibrillation: Symptom Checker
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Atrial fibrillation Treatments
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Medications or substances causing Atrial fibrillation:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Atrial fibrillation as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation: Comorbid Symptoms
Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms
for Atrial fibrillation may include these symptoms:
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Causes of General Symptom Types
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Atrial fibrillation
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Misdiagnosis and Atrial fibrillation
Heart attacks can be undiagnosed: Although the most severe symptoms of heart attack are hard to miss,
there are varying degrees of severity.
It...read more »
Heart attacks can be overdiagnosed: Although many people die from heart attacks, there are also
many cases where people fear that they have a heart attack, but actually...read more »
Rare heart condition often undiagnosed: The rare heart condition called long QT syndrome can lead to episodes of palpitations
and rapid heartbeat.
In rare cases, this undiagnosed condition can be fatal.
It should be considered for any unexplained heart rhythm...read more »
Heart attack can be over-diagnosed: Although heart attack is often undiagnosed,
leading to fatality, it can also be over-diagnosed.
People become concerned that a condition is a heart...read more »
Blood pressure cuffs misdiagnose hypertension in children: One known misdiagnosis issue
with hyperension, arises in relation to the simple equipment used to test blood pressure.
The "cuff"...read more »
Hypertension misdiagnosis common in children: Hypertension is often
misdiagnosed in adults (see misdiagnosis of hypertension), but its misdiagnosis is even more likely in children.
Some of the symptoms of hypertension that can be overlooked include chest pain, ...read more »
Acute mesenteric ischemia: Acute mesenteric ischemia is a condition which occurs due to the occlusion of the mesenteric vessels by an emboli or thrombus.It is not easily diagnosed by the doctor and can be missed easily as the symptoms are vague and non-specific...read more »
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News Archives for Atrial fibrillation
Medical news articles related to Atrial fibrillation include:
Source: HealthDay News
Diagnostic Guides for Atrial fibrillation
Medical Books Excerpts
Read excertps from published book sections related to Atrial fibrillation
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Medical Books Excerpts
- MURMURS
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
- [ read ]
- Murmurs
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
- [ read ]
- Bradycardia
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
- [ read ]
- Murmurs
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
- [ read ]
- Palpitations
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
- [ read ]
- Tachycardia
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
- [ read ]
- Bradycardia
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
- [ read ]
- Palpitations
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
- [ read ]
- Tachycardia
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
- [ read ]
- Bradycardia
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
- [ read ]
- Murmurs
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
- [ read ]
- Palpitations
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
- [ read ]
- Tachycardia
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
- [ read ]
- Bradycardia
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
- [ read ]
- Murmurs
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
- [ read ]
- Tachycardia
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
- [ read ]
- Murmurs
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
- [ read ]
- MURMURS
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
- [ read ]
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Atrial fibrillation: Undiagnosed Conditions
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Causes of Atrial fibrillation listed in Disease Database:
Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Atrial fibrillation as a symptom include:
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causes of Atrial fibrillation
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Article Excerpts about Atrial fibrillation
Electrical signals in the
atria are fired in a very fast and uncontrolled manner. Electrical
signals arrive in the ventricles in a completely irregular fashion, so
the heart beat is completely irregular. (Source: excerpt from NHLBI, Arrhythmia: NHLBI)
Electrical signals in the
atria are fired in a very fast and uncontrolled manner. Electrical
signals arrive in the ventricles in a completely irregular fashion, so
the heart beat is completely irregular. (Source: excerpt from NHLBI, Arrhythmia: NHLBI)
Definitions of Atrial fibrillation:
Atrial fibrillation: auricular fibrillation fibrillation in which the normal rhythmic contractions of the cardiac atria are replaced by rapid irregular twitchings of the muscular wall; the ventricles respond irregularly to the dysrhythmic bombardment from the atria. SYN: ataxia cordis.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Disorder of cardiac rhythm characterized by rapid, irregular atrial impulses and ineffective atrial contractions.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Fibrillation of the muscles of the atria of the heart
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
Disorder of cardiac rhythm characterized by rapid, irregular atrial impulses and ineffective atrial contractions.
- (Source - CRISP)
Organs affected by Atrial fibrillation:
The list of organs typically affected by Atrial fibrillation may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Atrial fibrillation
The list below shows some of the causes of Atrial fibrillation mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 77
causes of Atrial fibrillation
How Common are these Causes of Atrial fibrillation?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Atrial fibrillation.
Of the 77
causes of Atrial fibrillation that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 4
causes are "very common" diseases
- 6
causes are "common" diseases
- 1
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 0
causes are "rare" diseases
- 3
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 73
causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 77
causes of Atrial fibrillation
Conditions listing symptoms: Atrial fibrillation:
The following list of conditions
have 'Atrial fibrillation' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
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Conditions listing complications: Atrial fibrillation:
The following list of conditions
have 'Atrial fibrillation' or similar
listed as a complication in our database.
The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear,
and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
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Causes of Atrial fibrillation Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Atrial fibrillation based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Atrial fibrillation?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Atrial fibrillation, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
What are the alternative names for Atrial fibrillation:
AF
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Classifications of Atrial fibrillation:
Medical Conditions associated with Atrial fibrillation:
Arrhythmias (124 causes), Palpitations (480 causes), Heart symptoms (2631 causes), Heart rhythm symptoms (1497 causes), Atrial symptoms (23 causes), Cardiovascular symptoms (2892 causes)
Symptoms related to Atrial fibrillation:
Heart rhythm symptoms (1497 causes), Palpitations (480 causes), Heart attack (15 causes), Heart symptoms (2631 causes), Arrhythmia (234 causes), Heart rythms, Cardiac arrhythmia (15 causes), ECG, Electrocardiogram, Heart disease (27 causes), Hypertension (266 causes), Anticoagulants
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Atrial fibrillation
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